If Momma ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy. Sadly, I lost my mother many years ago, much too young due to an accident. However, I still to this day try to do what would make her happy. Inviting my mother-in-law to visit Nantucket next month, bringing an unexpected coffee from Roast’d to my neighbor and friend next door to the wine store, taking a dear friend’s dog for a walk in the Nantucket State Forest when she is unable to do so— all are just some of the things I have done. These people are all moms in my life, even if they have no blood relation to me, and, like me, they are moms to four-legged furry creature that love them more than their own kith and kin sometimes. How do we celebrate these people in our lives on Mother’s Day, and keep our status as the favorite “child?” Personally, I want bubbles. Nothing says, “celebrate Mom” more than a...Read More >
The holiday season is typically the time of year where we choose to offer thanks and praise to those who provide us with our year-round services. Whether it be a personal friendship, a business relationship, or someone you barely know but have a common bond together that you would like to acknowledge, a small gesture of thoughtfulness will go a long way and be greatly appreciated in the New Year to come. Remaining true to our gift giving philosophy that you should give gifts that you can be joyfully consumed, Advanced Sommelier Jenny Benzie offers a list of creative, spritzful suggestions that will not only make a splash with everyone on your list this year, but also not exceed your bubbly budget. A CHRISTMAS COCKTAIL TO REMEMBER Everything about Aperol is unique. Its vibrant color, the bright flavor, the festive spirit it evokes – especially this time of year. No wonder drinking an Aperol Spritz has been the rage this year! The...Read More >
After such a long and snow-filled winter, I am sure you are just as happy as we are to get this party started on Nantucket for the summer of 2015! We have several small changes in the store that will lead to big improvements over the course of the summer in order to better serve your needs. First thing first – we now have a really cool website. Second of all, if you haven’t noticed already, you can actually buy wine, beer, liquor, etc. on our website now! You have the option to pick-up the products in store free of charge or have them delivered to you anywhere on the island for a nominal fee. Easy? You bet. Convenient? Of course. And lastly, for those of you who have followed my career, you know that I have been splitting my time the past two summers working as the Wine Director at CRU Restaurant and at the wine store. While I...Read More >